“He’s checking the iOS weather app.” The rise of zoomer social angst

[Seth Walsh]

It’s a typical scene: a group of Gen Z guys chilling, talking big, and hyping each other up. One of them declares himself a master of “pulling.” He’s got all the lines, the moves, the confidence—or so he claims. Then, a girl he actually likes walks by, and suddenly, he’s frantically opening… the Weather app.

He’s not tracking a hurricane or planning a picnic; he just needs to look busy. Staring at the “Mostly Sunny” forecast like it holds the secrets of the universe, he’s hoping it screams, “I’m too important to talk right now.” In reality, it says, “I’m terrified.”

This is peak Gen Z guy behavior. For all the swagger on Snapchat and TikTok, they freeze the second it matters. Suddenly, their “phone-checking reflex” kicks in. But he can’t open Instagram (she might see). Can’t scroll TikTok (too risky). And Spotify might blare something embarrassing. So, it’s back to the old faithful: iOS Weather.

The irony? He knows every temp change but not how to say “hi.” He could tell you it’s 72 with a 10% chance of rain at 3 p.m., but asking her how her day’s going? Too high pressure.

 

[Occultcel]

Gen Z is clinically autistic

 

[LipstickAlley]

Phones have made it super easy to avoid social interaction. Take a look at everyone on your local public transportation, or if not, think of the last time you were on public transportation. 30 years ago I would be willing to bet there would have been far more chatter heard on the train or bus compared to now

 

[Seth Walsh]

 

[piec]

"there is no way he is tracking a hurricane, he just tries to look busy"

me:

 

[Occultcel]

Phones have made it super easy to avoid social interaction. Take a look at everyone on your local public transportation, or if not, think of the last time you were on public transportation. 30 years ago I would be willing to bet there would have been far more chatter heard on the train or bus compared to now

Yeah unfortunately the ultimate consequences of this is less people getting laid, lower birth rates, less friendships, more loneliness in society. It’s all self inflicted suffering.

 

[Xangsane]

"there is no way he is tracking a hurricane, he just tries to look busy"

me:
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[Daddy's Home]

I think they're just trying to avoid an answer like this..